Albert Lea Postwar Plan as Model for Northfield’s Growth
Arnold Koonse urges a postwar plan council after Roy Braden’s arrival. The Albert Lea study, praised by Time, shows how a midwestern city mapped postwar jobs, demand, and public works, forecasting a $12 million goods market and 598 unemployed unless local enterprise finds jobs.
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Plan Council
Roy Braden
Albert Lea
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Time Magazine
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U. S. Chamber Commerce
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John Cameron Thomson
Tom” Thomson
North Bancorporation
Giannini Transamerica
U. S. of Commerce
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Freeborn County
Freeborn
Alber
Albert
Parapsychology and Psychokinesis in Early Research
Duke University researchers explore psychokinesis by guiding dice with the mind to influence outcomes. The article notes varying results, some failing for a month, others requiring altered rules such as bouncing dice off a wall to reveal final outcomes. parallels are drawn to armed forces labs and popular belief.
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Duke University
Big Dick
Little Joe
Duke
Washington Star
Roosevelt criticizes rumors on Marshall plot in wartime press
President Roosevelt denounces radio and newspaper rumors about a plot against Chief of Staff George C. Marshall. He warns such reports disrupt War Department morale and notes wartime secrecy fuels speculation while urging open discussion to aid the Allied cause. Wealth cited in Chicago as a burden and lack as same.
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Roosevelt
George C. Marshall
Washington
War Department
Marshall
Raymond G. Swing
James L. Fly
Paul White
FCC
White
CBS’ News
Post
S. Penner
New York
WJZ
C.B
Mr. Penner
Ed Noble
No Dictatorship Debate Spreads Across Washington
The text argues against claims of a dictatorial federal government, citing past troubles and wartime propaganda figures. It questions the notion of totalitarianism in Washington while noting critics label the President a dictator and noting counterarguments about government performance.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Johiel
Geng Balada Iadamecca
War era quotes encourage action and charity in High Point
Local leaders urge timely Christmas mail to servicemen, conserve war materials, and boost charitable giving through the United War Chest. Police and civic figures reflect on crime, welcome wagon duties, postwar industry, and national aims amid wartime strain.
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United War Chest
Grace S. Haworth
United War Chest Board
Evelyn Penney
High Point
Tax plan hurdles for the average man in wartime economy
Washington discusses how a 30 percent withholding tax plus 10 percent bonds and potential five percent retirement deductions leave a worker with about 60 percent of earnings. Wages rise but living costs outpace, with Treasury aiming to raise funds via taxes or a sales tax, while Congress doubts a large bill will pass. The piece argues bonds as a safe investment despite tax on interest.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
War Labor Board
United States
Roosevelt
United States Steel
General Motors
Railroads
Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth
A pious reflection echoes Ecclesiastes urging youth to seek faith before hardship. The piece ponders the sorrow of losing faith in God and in women, framing belief as essential to the soul's welfare.
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God
Oils From Sunflower And Squash Seeds In Europe
Paragraphs oils from sunflower and squash seeds are used in Europe. There are 900 steps in the shaft of the Washington Monument. More than 40 000 trucks in Germany are running on gas.
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B. G. Leonard
Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Washington Monument
Germany
Notes of an Innocent Bystander on Broadway Bobby
A dense column reviews 1943 Broadway openings and celebrity acts. It criticizes All for All with Jack Pearl and Harry Green, praises Maureen Cannon and others, and comments on radio and war-time culture. The piece also notes Sonja Henie’s skating film Wintertime and The Kansan cast, plus industry chatter from FCC, WJZ, and Goebbels quotes.
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Jack Pearl
Harry Green
Green and
Pearl
Maureen Cannon
Gil Johnson
Teri Keane
Karen Conrad
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